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Maxwell Merritt, IV

Calm-focused, skills-based counseling

LPC Georgia

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Maxwell

Maxwell Merritt, IV is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who assists people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He draws on nine years of clinical experience to help clients explore unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing emotions and everyday challenges. His practice also addresses related concerns such as communication problems, addiction, chronic pain and illness, and issues around purpose and midlife transitions.

Maxwell emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that encourages open expression of thoughts and feelings. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and solution-focused strategies to create tailored, goal-oriented plans.

Sessions focus on identifying specific obstacles, building coping skills, and establishing small, achievable steps toward greater resilience and functioning. Maxwell frames therapy as a partnership and supports clients through the courage it takes to seek change and greater well-being.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online support



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; it emphasizes skills practice and concrete strategies that clients can use between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, with attention to acceptance and change skills that can be useful for impulsivity, mood regulation, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapy process. Maxwell works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and personal preferences and adjusts the plan as progress and challenges emerge. This collaborative stance helps tailor work to what a client finds most helpful and practical.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills in real-life contexts, and access support without commuting, while allowing therapists and clients to shape a routine that fits daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, and ADHD, and also supports clients facing related issues like addiction, chronic illness, communication problems, and life-purpose questions.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Dialectical Behavior Therapy and solution-focused techniques to help clients build practical skills and pursue specific goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He has nine years of professional experience providing mental health support and counseling services to people with a range of mood and life concerns.
What are the official credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LPC credential with license details GA LPC LPC012230 and practices in Georgia.
Can someone who speaks another language work with him?
He provides services in English only and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote care?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and needs.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English